Comments for Health and Running http://healthandrunning.com A Spotlight on Healthy Living Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Comment on Do I Need a Running Break? by Lynn Thomas http://healthandrunning.com/running/do-i-need-a-running-break#comment-45959 Lynn Thomas Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:20 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1692#comment-45959 EVERYONE needs to rest ocasionally. I think it is the most underestimated component of complete training, both the kind of rest you get from the reduced mileage week during training to complete non-running between training cycles. Right now, at the end of the Spring Race Season but before it’s time to start on Training for the Fall season, is probably an ideal time to take anywhere from a week or two to a whole month and, to the extent the rest of your life will allow you, just rest. Most importantly, enjoy it. You’ve earned it and you’ll be a better runner (not to mention mother, wife, employee, etc.) for it.

]]> Comment on The Day Before the Long Run by John http://healthandrunning.com/running/the-day-before-the-long-run#comment-45222 John Wed, 08 May 2013 01:34:58 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1214#comment-45222 My rest days are on Wednesday and Sunday. On Monday 3 miles and 20 minutes on rowing machine. Tuesday 3 miles and 20 minutes of lifting. On Thursday 3 miles. Friday I do football stands 20 minutes with backpack and 20 minutes lifting. Saturday longer run and/or trail running. If on some weeks I start feeling sluggish I take another day off.

]]> Comment on Finding The Knots by Hildred Leckie http://healthandrunning.com/running/muscle-knots#comment-45002 Hildred Leckie Sun, 05 May 2013 10:28:45 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=294#comment-45002 A foam roller is cylindrical device constructed from dense foam. Originally, athletes used foam rollers to compress and massage very specific areas of muscle tension and pain. These areas, called trigger points (or more commonly known as a knot) develop over time and must be untangled to recover muscle to its original length. A muscular knot is a muscle that’s tangled-up in the fascia of our skin. Regular massage of trigger points sends signals to the brain to start a process called myofascial release, which frees your muscle from your surrounding fascia.^’

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]]> Comment on Boston Marathon Bombings: One Runner’s Reaction by Joe http://healthandrunning.com/running/boston-marathon-bombings-one-runners-reaction#comment-44093 Joe Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:43:09 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1661#comment-44093 Great post, Nat!

]]> Comment on Boston Marathon Bombings: One Runner’s Reaction by Charlie http://healthandrunning.com/running/boston-marathon-bombings-one-runners-reaction#comment-44048 Charlie Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:11:28 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1661#comment-44048 Quote ‘I am no longer embarrassed about the possibility of publicly failing. I am simply determined.’

And no one should ever be embarrassed about times and rankings when running and keeping fit! A personal goal is a personal goal!

The Boston bombings were tragic, a disgrace and a warning to us all that life is short and precious!

We should all get out there and run and get the best out of life!

]]> Comment on Runner’s Feet: The Bad & The Ugly (There is No Good) by Katie http://healthandrunning.com/running/runners-feet-the-bad-the-ugly-there-is-no-good#comment-43221 Katie Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:28:36 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1275#comment-43221 I have been running for about 1 1/2 years…last year some runner friends were talking about black toe nails…I had no idea what they were talking about…I do now. The same happened to me. My nail eventually broke off and a new one is coming, but now I have huge blisters al around it… But, I too keep runnng.

]]> Comment on My New Nike Frees by Nike Free Run http://healthandrunning.com/running/new-nike-free-running-shoes#comment-41021 Nike Free Run Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:57:55 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1169#comment-41021 Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I have really enjoyed surfing around your
blog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!

]]> Comment on This Run’s For You by Lynn Thomas http://healthandrunning.com/running/this-runs-for-you#comment-38035 Lynn Thomas Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:35:41 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1597#comment-38035 Great blog. I love the long run for many reasons, one of which you describe here so well. That is he opportunity to just think and mentally work through any number of issues. I also pray while running and I usually include a line that is something like “Lord thank you for the ability and the opportunity to run today.” It’s a personal statement of gratitude and a reminder to myself not to take for granted that which so many other people, for whatever reason, cannot enjoy. In a small way, I too feel like I am running for them.

]]> Comment on The Treadmill Ten by Benn http://healthandrunning.com/running/treadmill-ten-miles#comment-37267 Benn Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:10:08 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=831#comment-37267 The farthest I’ve done on a treadmill is 24 miles in about 4 hours. I relied on a couple good books and some neat shows to watch on the computer. One thing I would stress about trying to complete long runs on the treadmill, is you usually have to slow your pace down a bit compared to outside. Run by effort and don’t be afraid to adopt a Galloway approach of running/walk ratio of 3:1 or 4:1

]]> Comment on The Run Faster Formula by Jenn http://healthandrunning.com/running/run-faster-formula#comment-36656 Jenn Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:03:42 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=1194#comment-36656 Love the article! I am so glad I’m not alone in understanding strides!

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